Neural Quad Cortex Mini

ETA: 14-6-2026


Looks small. Plays big.

Quad Cortex mini delivers the full Quad Cortex experience in our most compact, usable format yet, without cutting corners.

It brings the same processing power, audio quality, Neural Capture technology, and 7” touchscreen in a footprint that fits effortlessly into pedalboards, modern rigs, or on your desktop.

Built for exceptional performance at its size and price, Quad Cortex mini makes it easy to dial in world-class sounds, explore a vast range of amps, effects, and Captures, and build rigs without creative limits wherever you play.

Whether you’re stepping into the Quad Cortex platform for the first time or already feel at home, Quad Cortex mini shares the same platform and workflow, making great sounds fast, intuitive, and deeply rewarding from the first note.

Full Quad Cortex processing power
Flagship performance in a compact format
Intuitive visual workflow
7-inch touchscreen with grid-based signal flow
Neural Capture technology
Create and play ultra-accurate digital replicas of real amps, cabs, drive pedals, and compressors
More than 50% smaller footprint
All the power of Quad Cortex, ready anywhere

Arena-level performance. Shelf-ready size.

A complete guitar and bass rig in a remarkably small footprint, designed to fit naturally into pedalboards, modern rigs, and desktop setups, from studio to stage and everywhere in between.

With a footprint of just 22.8 × 11.8 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg, Quad Cortex mini delivers flagship performance in a form that’s easy to place, easy to carry, and simple to integrate into existing rigs.

Dimensions
22.8 x 11.8 x 6.5 cm / 8.9” x 4.6” x 2.5”

Weight
1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs

A complete creative toolkit, ready to play

Quad Cortex mini comes loaded with a carefully curated collection of amps, effects, and cabinets, giving you everything you need to build inspiring guitar and bass rigs from the moment you plug in.

From vintage-inspired and modern amplifiers to studio-grade effects and flexible cabinet simulation, every virtual device is designed to respond naturally to your playing and work together seamlessly.

Neural Capture
Capture real gear. Play it anywhere.

Neural Capture creates ultra-accurate digital models of real amps, cabinets, drive pedals, and compressors. Choose from thousands of Captures created by players and artists around the world, or effortlessly create your own.

Dynamics, touch, and feel are captured alongside tone, so what you play reacts the way you expect. Roll back your guitar volume. Dig in harder. The response stays musical and familiar.

The sounds you rely on stay with you, wherever you choose to play.

Quad Cortex mini comes preloaded with over 2000 high-quality factory Neural Captures, so you can start playing inspiring, studio-ready sounds immediately.

Use cases

Live performance
A complete guitar and bass rig built for the stage. Quad Cortex mini delivers consistent sound, fast switching, and confident control in live performance environments.
Studio and recording
A powerful all-in-one tool for recording and re-amping guitar and bass. Quad Cortex mini doubles as a multichannel USB-C audio interface, fitting naturally into modern DAW workflows.
Practice and songwriting
Practice silently with headphones, keep time with the built-in metronome, and build, adjust, and save sounds quickly without breaking your creative flow.
Compact touring setups
Ideal for space-conscious touring and professional stage rigs, Quad Cortex mini delivers full-stage capability in a remarkably small footprint.


*INPUT 2/CAPTURE INPUT
Combo XLR and 1/4" TRS input with dedicated level control and phantom power. Plug your instrument or microphone here. This input is also used for creating Neural Captures.
*INPUT 1
1/4" TS input for plugging in your instrument.
*DUAL EFFECTS LOOPS
SEND 1/2 and RETURN 1/2 each use a shared 1/4" TRS. Use a standard TRS cable for Loop 1, or a TRS insert cable (TRS to dual TS) to access both FX Loops.
*EXPRESSION INPUT
1/4" TRS input for connecting an expression pedal to control parameters like volume, wah, pitch, or effects in real time. A second expression input is available via MIDI.
*XLR OUTPUTS
Two mono, balanced XLR outputs.
*MIDI IN & OUT/THRU
1/8" TRS MIDI Type-A for receiving and sending MIDI messages to automate switching and supported parameter control, or to control other MIDI devices.
*USB-C
Connect to your computer and use Quad Cortex mini as a multichannel (8 in / 8 out) USB audio interface for recording and re-amping.
*HEADPHONES OUTPUT
1/8" TRS headphones output for silent practice and monitoring.
*POWER SWITCH
Mechanical power switch.
*TS OUTPUTS
Two 1/4" TS outputs for flexible routing.
*CAPTURE OUTPUT
Dedicated output for creating Neural Captures.
*POWER INPUT
12 V DC, 1.2 A, center-negative power input with locking 2.1 / 5.5 mm DC connector. Power supply included, with a non-locking adapter for compatibility with standard pedalboard power supplies. Power-on behavior can be set to automatic power-up when connected, or manual power-up using the power switch.